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Loan Transfers Accounted as Secured Borrowings (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2014
Loan Transferred As Secured Borrowings [Line Items] |  |
Principal balance | $ 29,500 | $ 63,375
Cash proceeds | $ 30,274 | $ 65,048

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